About Robert W. Crown
Lived 1922 – 1973 (aged 51). Robert W. Crown was an American politician.
Robert Warren Crown (January 23, 1922 – May 21, 1973) served in the California legislature and, during World War II, he served in the United States Army as an infantry combat platoon leader in France. He won nine elections in a row, and also served as a delegate at the 1960 Democratic National Convention. He was a progressive Democrat, noted for his opposition to the death penalty.
In 1973, he was struck and killed by a motorist while on his regular evening jog.
Crown Memorial State Beach on the island of Alameda is named after him in recognition of his work to preserve the area.
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Who was Robert W. Crown?
American politician (1922-1973)
When was Robert W. Crown born?
Robert W. Crown was born on 23 January 1922 in San Francisco.
When did Robert W. Crown die?
Robert W. Crown died on 21 May 1973 in Alameda.
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Robert W. Crown was a politician.
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Robert W. Crown was American.
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